Oder

American  

[oh-der] / ˈoʊ dər /

noun

1. a river in central Europe, flowing from the NE Czech Republic, N through SW Poland and along the border between Germany and Poland into the Baltic. 562 miles (905 km) long.

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Oder British  

/ ˈəʊdə /

noun

1. Czech and Polish name: Odra.  a river in central Europe, rising in the NE Czech Republic and flowing north and west, forming part of the border between Germany and Poland, to the Baltic. Length: 913 km (567 miles)

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Example Sentences

Ostrava has been one of the most-affected towns, after the river Oder burst its banks following heavy downpours on Tuesday.

From BBC

When Miller and Oder first saw the house on a scouting trip, Oder says she “immediately said yes.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Oder Delta area, which spans the northern border between Germany and Poland, is particularly suitable for the natural comeback of wildlife.

From Science Daily

“That’s why we urgently need to prevent further contamination of the Oder and do everything so this sensitive ecosystem can recover,” Lemke said in a statement.

From Seattle Times

The group called on the government to establish a national park reserve on parts of the Oder to protect it from industrial contamination and to introduce much more restrictive discharge regulations.

From Seattle Times